An Egyptian archaeological mission unearthed a group of mud bricks-made military barracks and warehouses from the New Kingdom era (1550 BC-1069 BC).
This happened in Beheira governorate in northern Egypt, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said on Thursday.
Dr Ahmed Said El-Kharadly of the Supreme Council of Antiquities led the Egyptian archaeological mission.
Some personal tools used by soldiers were found on the site, the ministry said in a statement.
It noted that the finding uncovers details about the ancient Egyptian army’s strategic positions in the West.
They established these to protect the borders from attacks by regional tribes.
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A preliminary study disclosed that soldiers used some architectural units to preserve their daily food, it said.
The study noted the discovery of pottery remains, animal remains, fish and cylindrical-shaped ovens at the site.
Archaeologists also discovered a bronze sword adorned with a cartouche of King Ramses II.
There were other artefacts illustrating the daily lives of soldiers, such as weapons, fishing tools, and protective amulets. (Xinhua)
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